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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.90 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.90 and 163.95 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.90 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.90 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.90 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 85,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,237.61/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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