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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.32 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.32 and 109.80 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.32 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.32 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.32 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 56,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142.94/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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