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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.58 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.58 and 116.74 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.58 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.58 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.58 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 58,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,320.97/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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