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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.91, 514.37 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.91, 514.37 and 111.80 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.91 : 514.37 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.91/514.37 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.91x = 514.37 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.91x = 57,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.57/342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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