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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 500.34 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 500.34 and 117.24 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 500.34 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/500.34 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 500.34 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 58,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,659.86/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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