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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 513.52 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 513.52 and 111.24 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 513.52 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/513.52 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 513.52 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 57,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,123.96/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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