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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 519.29 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 519.29 and 163.07 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 519.29 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/519.29 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 519.29 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 84,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,680.62/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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