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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 657.47 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 657.47 and 164.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 657.47 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/657.47 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 657.47 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 108,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,088.07/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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