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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.62 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.62 and 160.56 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.62 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.62 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.62 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 80,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,379.55/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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