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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.08 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.08 and 109.61 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.08 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.08 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.08 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 56,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,019.48/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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