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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.72 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.72 and 110.90 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.72 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.72 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.72 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 56,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.48/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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