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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 657.50 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 657.50 and 164.50 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 657.50 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/657.50 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 657.50 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 108,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,158.75/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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