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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 657.69 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 657.69 and 164.53 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 657.69 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/657.69 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 657.69 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 108,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,209.74/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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