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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 512.92 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 512.92 and 114 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 512.92 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/512.92 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 512.92 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 58,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,472.88/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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