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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 499.69 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 499.69 and 160.03 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 499.69 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/499.69 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 499.69 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 79,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,964.59/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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