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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.18 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.18 and 164.30 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.18 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.18 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.18 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 107,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,974.67/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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