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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.64 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.64 and 163.92 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.64 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.64 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.64 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 107,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,636.43/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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