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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.74 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.74 and 110.72 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.74 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.74 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.74 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 56,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770.57/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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