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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.71 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.71 and 121.79 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.71 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.71 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.71 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 62,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,318.60/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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