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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.48 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.48 and 109.89 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.48 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.48 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.48 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 56,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206.54/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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