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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.80 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.80 and 163.94 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.80 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.80 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.80 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 85,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,216.49/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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