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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.02 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.02 and 116.90 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.02 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.02 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.02 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 58,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452.34/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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