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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.98 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.98 and 164.07 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.98 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.98 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.98 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 107,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,790.71/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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