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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 512.60 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 512.60 and 110.59 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 512.60 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/512.60 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 512.60 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 56,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686.60/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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