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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.32 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.32 and 163.48 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.32 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.32 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.32 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 84,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,898.43/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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