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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.26 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.26 and 164.12 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.26 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.26 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.26 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 85,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385.07/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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