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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 657 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 657 and 164.12 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 657 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/657 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 657 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 107,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.84/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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