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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 657.42 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 657.42 and 164.18 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 657.42 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/657.42 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 657.42 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 107,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.22/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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