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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 520.20 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 520.20 and 164.12 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 520.20 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/520.20 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 520.20 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 85,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375.22/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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