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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.17 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.17 and 109.68 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.17 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.17 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.17 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 56,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,065.13/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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