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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 512.94 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 512.94 and 110.81 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 512.94 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/512.94 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 512.94 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 56,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838.88/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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