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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.16 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.16 and 118.43 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.16 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.16 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.16 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 60,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536.68/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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