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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 514.16 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 514.16 and 120.43 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 514.16 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/514.16 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 514.16 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 61,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,920.29/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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