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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 500.51 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 500.51 and 117.21 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 500.51 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/500.51 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 500.51 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 58,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.07/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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