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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 519.83 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 519.83 and 163.81 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 519.83 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/519.83 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 519.83 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 85,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,153.80/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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