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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.96 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.96 and 160.10 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.96 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.96 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.96 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 80,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,043.60/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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