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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.83 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.83 and 163.86 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.83 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.83 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.83 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 85,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,178.52/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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