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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.53 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.53 and 106.73 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.53 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.53 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.53 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 54,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595.06/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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