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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 513.42 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 513.42 and 111.10 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 513.42 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/513.42 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 513.42 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 57,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.96/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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