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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 514.94 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 514.94 and 112.37 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 514.94 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/514.94 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 514.94 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 57,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861.23/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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