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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 519.50 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 519.50 and 163.51 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 519.50 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/519.50 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 519.50 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 84,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,943.45/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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