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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.23 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.23 and 111.72 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.23 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.23 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.23 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 57,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451.28/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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