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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 499.91 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 499.91 and 160.04 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 499.91 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/499.91 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 499.91 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 80,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,006.05/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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