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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.44 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.44 and 109.80 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.44 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.44 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.44 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 56,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156.11/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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