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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.84 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.84 and 116.73 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.84 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.84 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.84 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 58,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346.03/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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