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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 513.94 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 513.94 and 111.58 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 513.94 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/513.94 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 513.94 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 57,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345.43/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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