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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 500.06 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 500.06 and 116.89 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 500.06 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/500.06 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 500.06 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 58,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451.43/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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