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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.42 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.42 and 164.19 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.42 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.42 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.42 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 107,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,941.79/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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