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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.76 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.76 and 124.68 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.76 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.76 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.76 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 63,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805.61/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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