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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 657.61 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 657.61 and 164.48 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 657.61 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/657.61 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 657.61 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 108,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.58/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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