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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 514.67 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 514.67 and 111.91 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 514.67 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/514.67 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 514.67 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 57,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595.84/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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