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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 519.59 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 519.59 and 163.69 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 519.59 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/519.59 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 519.59 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 85,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,050.34/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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