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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 520.17 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 520.17 and 164.35 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 520.17 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/520.17 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 520.17 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 85,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.94/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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