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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 511.74 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 511.74 and 110.06 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 511.74 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/511.74 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 511.74 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 56,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319.55/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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