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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 512.24 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 512.24 and 110.27 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 512.24 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/512.24 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 512.24 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 56,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,484.70/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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