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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 511.46 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 511.46 and 109.88 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 511.46 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/511.46 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 511.46 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 56,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,199.22/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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