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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.64 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.64 and 117.40 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.64 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.64 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.64 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 58,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775.14/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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