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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 513.69 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 513.69 and 111.37 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 513.69 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/513.69 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 513.69 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 57,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.66/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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