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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 513.14 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 513.14 and 111.02 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 513.14 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/513.14 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 513.14 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 56,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965.68/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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