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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 520.17 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 520.17 and 164.15 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 520.17 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/520.17 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 520.17 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 85,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,383.30/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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