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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 520.50 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 520.50 and 164.18 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 520.50 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/520.50 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 520.50 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 85,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,455.69/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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