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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.72 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.72 and 163.30 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.72 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.72 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.72 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 84,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.98/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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