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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 501.06 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 501.06 and 163 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 501.06 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/501.06 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 501.06 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 81,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672.78/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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