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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.10, 514.55 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.10, 514.55 and 112.05 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.10 : 514.55 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.10/514.55 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.10x = 514.55 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.10x = 57,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655.33/343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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