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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 519.66 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 519.66 and 163.65 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 519.66 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/519.66 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 519.66 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 85,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042.36/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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