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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 513.96 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 513.96 and 111.52 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 513.96 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/513.96 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 513.96 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 57,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317.04/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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