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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.27, 514.91 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.27, 514.91 and 112.17 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.27 : 514.91 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.27/514.91 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.27x = 514.91 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.27x = 57,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757.45/343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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