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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 500.06 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 500.06 and 160.23 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 500.06 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/500.06 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 500.06 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 80,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,123.81/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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