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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 519.72 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 519.72 and 163.76 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 519.72 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/519.72 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 519.72 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 85,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109.35/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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