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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 519.71 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 519.71 and 163.92 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 519.71 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/519.71 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 519.71 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 85,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190.04/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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