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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.34 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.34 and 164.28 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.34 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.34 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.34 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 107,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,986.87/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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