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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 499.92 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 499.92 and 116.93 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 499.92 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/499.92 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 499.92 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 58,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.46/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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