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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 500.62 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 500.62 and 160.44 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 500.62 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/500.62 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 500.62 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 80,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,319.47/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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