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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.48 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.48 and 160.68 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.48 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.48 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.48 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 80,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,417.13/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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