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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 509.76 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 509.76 and 111.92 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 509.76 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/509.76 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 509.76 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 57,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052.34/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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