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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 512.97 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 512.97 and 110.89 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 512.97 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/512.97 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 512.97 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 56,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885.38/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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