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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 499.60 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 499.60 and 116.76 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 499.60 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/499.60 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 499.60 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 58,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333.30/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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