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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 500.84 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 500.84 and 117.40 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 500.84 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/500.84 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 500.84 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 58,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797.66/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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