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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.32 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.32 and 109.74 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.32 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.32 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.32 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 56,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112.26/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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