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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 657.48 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 657.48 and 164.47 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 657.48 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/657.48 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 657.48 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 108,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,135.74/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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