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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.98, 519.16 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.98, 519.16 and 163.38 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.98 : 519.16 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.98/519.16 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.98x = 519.16 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.98x = 84,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.36/345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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