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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 511.48 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 511.48 and 109.84 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 511.48 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/511.48 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 511.48 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 56,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183.02/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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