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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 519.62 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 519.62 and 163.96 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 519.62 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/519.62 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 519.62 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 85,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,196.90/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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