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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 518.63 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 518.63 and 163.24 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 518.63 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/518.63 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 518.63 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 84,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.16/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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