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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 500.52 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 500.52 and 160.32 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 500.52 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/500.52 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 500.52 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 80,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244.62/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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