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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 520.08 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 520.08 and 164.26 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 520.08 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/520.08 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 520.08 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 85,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,428.34/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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