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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.89 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.89 and 111.47 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.89 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.89 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.89 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 57,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283.32/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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