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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 519.18 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 519.18 and 163.47 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 519.18 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/519.18 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 519.18 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 84,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,867.76/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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