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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.45 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.45 and 164.46 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.45 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.45 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.45 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 108,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,124.23/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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