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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 514.01 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 514.01 and 111.48 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 514.01 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/514.01 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 514.01 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 57,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301.28/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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