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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.00, 512.86 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.00, 512.86 and 110.83 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.00 : 512.86 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.00/512.86 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.00x = 512.86 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.00x = 56,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.99/342.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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