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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.84 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.84 and 164.31 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.84 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.84 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.84 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 85,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,414.91/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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