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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 500.80 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 500.80 and 160.49 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 500.80 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/500.80 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 500.80 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 80,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,374.24/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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