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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 513.83 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 513.83 and 111.45 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 513.83 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/513.83 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 513.83 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 57,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263.87/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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