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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 510.17 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 510.17 and 108.96 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 510.17 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/510.17 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 510.17 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 55,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585.31/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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