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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 518.70 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 518.70 and 163.25 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 518.70 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/518.70 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 518.70 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 84,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,674.37/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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