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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.94 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.94 and 114.53 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.94 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.94 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.94 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 57,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,370.15/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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