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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.85 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.85 and 113.83 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.85 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.85 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.85 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 56,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897.93/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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