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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 500.68 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 500.68 and 160.26 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 500.68 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/500.68 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 500.68 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 80,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238.98/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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