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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.69 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.69 and 164.07 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.69 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.69 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.69 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 107,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,742.31/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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