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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 513.59 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 513.59 and 111.23 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 513.59 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/513.59 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 513.59 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 57,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,126.62/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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