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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.69 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.69 and 160.91 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.69 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.69 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.69 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 83,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459.01/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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