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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 519.31 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 519.31 and 163.54 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 519.31 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/519.31 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 519.31 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 84,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,927.96/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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