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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 499.96 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 499.96 and 162.19 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 499.96 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/499.96 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 499.96 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 81,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087.47/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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