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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.42 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.42 and 110.60 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.42 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.42 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.42 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 56,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,673.65/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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