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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.60 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.60 and 110.60 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.60 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.60 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.60 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 56,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,690.44/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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