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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.93 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.93 and 117.44 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.93 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.93 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.93 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 58,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828.63/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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