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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 513.95 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 513.95 and 111.49 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 513.95 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/513.95 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 513.95 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 57,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,300.29/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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