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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.05 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.05 and 111.62 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.05 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.05 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.05 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 57,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378.26/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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