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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.64 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.64 and 119.46 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.64 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.64 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.64 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 61,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.97/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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