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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 656.71 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 656.71 and 164.09 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 656.71 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/656.71 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 656.71 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 107,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,759.54/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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