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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.81 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.81 and 108.86 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.81 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.81 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.81 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 55,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.82/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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