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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 512.55 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 512.55 and 110.55 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 512.55 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/512.55 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 512.55 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 56,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,662.40/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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