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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.88 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.88 and 117.42 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.88 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.88 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.88 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 58,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.33/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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