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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 500.47 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 500.47 and 160.29 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 500.47 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/500.47 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 500.47 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 80,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217.03/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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