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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.51 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.51 and 164.43 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.51 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.51 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.51 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 108,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,114.37/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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