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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 500.52 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 500.52 and 117.23 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 500.52 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/500.52 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 500.52 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 58,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,675.96/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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