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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 518.80 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 518.80 and 163.56 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 518.80 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/518.80 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 518.80 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 84,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,854.93/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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