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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.81 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.81 and 163.85 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.81 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.81 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.81 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 85,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.27/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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