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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.28 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.28 and 109.66 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.28 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.28 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.28 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 56,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,068.52/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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