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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 519.28 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 519.28 and 163.80 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 519.28 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/519.28 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 519.28 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 85,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058.06/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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