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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.64 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.64 and 116.73 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.64 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.64 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.64 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 58,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,322.39/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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