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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.31 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.31 and 110.46 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.31 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.31 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.31 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 56,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589.76/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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