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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 514.56 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 514.56 and 111.97 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 514.56 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/514.56 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 514.56 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 57,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615.28/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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