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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.71 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.71 and 163.89 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.71 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.71 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.71 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 85,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,175.27/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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