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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 518.94 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 518.94 and 163.35 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 518.94 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/518.94 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 518.94 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 84,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,768.85/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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