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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.47 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.47 and 109.79 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.47 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.47 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.47 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 56,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.73/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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