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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.40 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.40 and 111.95 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.40 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.40 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.40 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 57,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,587.81/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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