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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.61 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.61 and 111.31 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.61 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.61 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.61 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 57,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168.37/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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