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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 519.84 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 519.84 and 163.73 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 519.84 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/519.84 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 519.84 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 85,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,110.80/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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