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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 500.83 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 500.83 and 117.50 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 500.83 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/500.83 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 500.83 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 58,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,848.48/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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