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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 519.48 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 519.48 and 164.04 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 519.48 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/519.48 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 519.48 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 85,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.50/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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