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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.19 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.19 and 111.21 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.19 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.19 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.19 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 57,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070.30/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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