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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.78 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.78 and 110.09 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.78 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.78 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.78 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 56,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.31/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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