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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 500.65 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 500.65 and 102.66 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 500.65 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/500.65 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 500.65 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 51,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394.48/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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