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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 501.10 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 501.10 and 117.44 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 501.10 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/501.10 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 501.10 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 58,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,849.18/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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