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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.21 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.21 and 109.69 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.21 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.21 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.21 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 56,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073.48/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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