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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 514.22 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 514.22 and 111.74 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 514.22 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/514.22 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 514.22 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 57,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458.94/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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