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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.09 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.09 and 163.50 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.09 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.09 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.09 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 84,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,871.22/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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