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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.19, 514.79 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.19, 514.79 and 112.07 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.19 : 514.79 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.19/514.79 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.19x = 514.79 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.19x = 57,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.77/343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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