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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 500.19 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 500.19 and 166.63 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 500.19 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/500.19 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 500.19 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 83,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344.16/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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