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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.49 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.49 and 111.77 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.49 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.49 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.49 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 57,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504.55/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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