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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 500.40 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 500.40 and 160.16 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 500.40 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/500.40 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 500.40 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 80,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141.56/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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