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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.37 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.37 and 163.60 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.37 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.37 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.37 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 84,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,805.33/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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