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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 518.97 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 518.97 and 163.26 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 518.97 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/518.97 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 518.97 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 84,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727.04/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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