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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 656.70 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 656.70 and 164.02 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 656.70 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/656.70 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 656.70 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 107,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,711.93/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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