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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.46 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.46 and 164.42 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.46 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.46 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.46 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 108,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,099.57/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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