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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.79, 500.58 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.79, 500.58 and 102.60 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.79 : 500.58 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.79/500.58 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.79x = 500.58 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.79x = 51,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359.51/333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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