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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.63 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.63 and 163.59 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.63 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.63 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.63 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 85,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,003.71/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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