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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.15 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.15 and 160.25 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.15 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.15 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.15 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 80,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,149.04/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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