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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.82 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.82 and 164.03 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.82 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.82 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.82 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 85,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,263.07/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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