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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.44 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.44 and 124.72 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.44 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.44 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.44 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 63,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786.80/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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