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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.53 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.53 and 164.30 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.53 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.53 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.53 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 108,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,028.07/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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