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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 520.11 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 520.11 and 164.24 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 520.11 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/520.11 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 520.11 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 85,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,422.87/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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