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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 510.81 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 510.81 and 109.43 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 510.81 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/510.81 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 510.81 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 55,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895.38/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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