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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 656.78 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 656.78 and 164.08 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 656.78 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/656.78 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 656.78 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 107,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,764.46/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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