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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 657.10 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 657.10 and 164.22 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 657.10 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/657.10 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 657.10 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 107,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,909.48/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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