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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 514.02 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 514.02 and 111.49 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 514.02 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/514.02 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 514.02 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 57,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.09/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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