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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 657.30 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 657.30 and 164.14 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 657.30 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/657.30 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 657.30 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 107,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,889.22/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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