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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 514.16 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 514.16 and 111.86 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 514.16 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/514.16 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 514.16 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 57,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516.68/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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