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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 110.75 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.87 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.87 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.87 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 56,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,800.12/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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