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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 657.47 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 657.47 and 164.35 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 657.47 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/657.47 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 657.47 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 108,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055.19/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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