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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519 and 163.62 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 84,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,918.78/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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