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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.95 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.95 and 161.53 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.95 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.95 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.95 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 83,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.63/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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