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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.67 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.67 and 117.43 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.67 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.67 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.67 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 58,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,792.43/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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