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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 518.90 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 518.90 and 163.62 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 518.90 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/518.90 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 518.90 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 84,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.42/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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