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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 511.03 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 511.03 and 109.47 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 511.03 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/511.03 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 511.03 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 55,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941.94/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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