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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 656.99 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 656.99 and 164.17 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 656.99 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/656.99 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 656.99 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 107,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853.94/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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