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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 513.17 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 513.17 and 111.03 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 513.17 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/513.17 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 513.17 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 56,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977.27/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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