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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 657.39 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 657.39 and 160.66 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 657.39 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/657.39 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 657.39 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 105,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,616.28/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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