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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.46 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.46 and 109.86 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.46 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.46 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.46 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 56,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189.00/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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