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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 514.17 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 514.17 and 111.76 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 514.17 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/514.17 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 514.17 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 57,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,463.64/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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