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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.32 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.32 and 164.37 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.32 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.32 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.32 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 108,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,042.87/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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