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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 514.67 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 514.67 and 112.04 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 514.67 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/514.67 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 514.67 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 57,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.49/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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