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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 520.26 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 520.26 and 161.74 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 520.26 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/520.26 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 520.26 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 84,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146.90/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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