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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 513.43 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 513.43 and 111.15 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 513.43 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/513.43 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 513.43 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 57,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067.47/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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