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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 510.94 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 510.94 and 109.51 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 510.94 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/510.94 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 510.94 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 55,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,953.04/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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