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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.38 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.38 and 164.24 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.38 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.38 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.38 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 107,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,968.09/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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