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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.41, 513.54 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.41, 513.54 and 111.31 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.41 : 513.54 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.41/513.54 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.41x = 513.54 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.41x = 57,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.85/342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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