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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.35 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.35 and 164.26 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.35 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.35 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.35 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 107,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,972.20/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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