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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.17 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.17 and 110.96 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.17 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.17 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.17 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 56,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,941.34/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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