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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 511.77 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 511.77 and 121.83 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 511.77 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/511.77 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 511.77 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 62,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,348.23/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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