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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 519.68 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 519.68 and 163.87 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 519.68 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/519.68 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 519.68 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 85,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,159.07/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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