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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.23 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.23 and 109.65 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.23 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.23 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.23 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 56,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,056.37/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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