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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.34 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.34 and 164.31 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.34 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.34 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.34 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 108,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,007.54/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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