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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.41, 513.68 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.41, 513.68 and 111.32 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.41 : 513.68 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.41/513.68 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.41x = 513.68 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.41x = 57,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.29/342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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