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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 513.49 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 513.49 and 111.18 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 513.49 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/513.49 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 513.49 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 57,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,090.77/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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