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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.28 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.28 and 110.55 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.28 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.28 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.28 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 56,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632.00/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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