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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.67 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.67 and 121.74 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.67 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.67 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.67 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 62,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290.10/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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