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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.70 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.70 and 164.04 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.70 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.70 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.70 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 107,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,725.07/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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