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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 511.02 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 511.02 and 109.56 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 511.02 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/511.02 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 511.02 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 55,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,987.35/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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