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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 500.40 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 500.40 and 117.13 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 500.40 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/500.40 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 500.40 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 58,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611.85/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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