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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.80 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.80 and 112.52 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.80 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.80 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.80 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 57,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475.22/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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