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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 500.49 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 500.49 and 160.35 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 500.49 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/500.49 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 500.49 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 80,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,253.57/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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