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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.82 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.82 and 163.99 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.82 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.82 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.82 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 107,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,711.91/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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