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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.28 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.28 and 164.32 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.28 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.28 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.28 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 108,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,004.25/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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