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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 519.89 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 519.89 and 164.16 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 519.89 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/519.89 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 519.89 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 85,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344.32/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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