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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.41, 511.96 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.41, 511.96 and 113.25 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.41 : 511.96 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.41/511.96 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.41x = 511.96 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.41x = 57,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.90/341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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