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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 511.42 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 511.42 and 121.60 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 511.42 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/511.42 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 511.42 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 62,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188.67/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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