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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.91 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.91 and 163.20 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.91 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.91 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.91 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 84,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,686.11/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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