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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 518.94 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 518.94 and 163.99 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 518.94 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/518.94 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 518.94 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 85,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,100.97/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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