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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 656.82 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 656.82 and 164.18 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 656.82 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/656.82 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 656.82 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 107,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,836.71/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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