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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 657.32 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 657.32 and 164.30 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 657.32 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/657.32 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 657.32 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 107,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,993.57/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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