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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.49 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.49 and 164.38 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.49 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.49 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.49 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 108,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.21/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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