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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.55 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.55 and 110.60 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.55 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.55 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.55 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 56,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689.51/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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