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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 518.28 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 518.28 and 163 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 518.28 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/518.28 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 518.28 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 84,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,479.64/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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