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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 657.58 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 657.58 and 164.47 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 657.58 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/657.58 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 657.58 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 108,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,153.42/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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