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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.46 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.46 and 121.53 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.46 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.46 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.46 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 62,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159.96/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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