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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 511.37 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 511.37 and 109.77 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 511.37 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/511.37 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 511.37 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 56,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,133.08/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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