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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 514.46 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 514.46 and 111.86 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 514.46 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/514.46 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 514.46 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 57,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.50/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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