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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.42 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.42 and 110.53 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.42 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.42 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.42 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 56,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635.22/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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