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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.03 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.03 and 112.70 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.03 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.03 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.03 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 57,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,593.08/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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