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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.90 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.90 and 116.79 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.90 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.90 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.90 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 58,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382.74/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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