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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 514.56 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 514.56 and 111.93 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 514.56 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/514.56 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 514.56 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 57,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594.70/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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