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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 657.90 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 657.90 and 164.55 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 657.90 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/657.90 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 657.90 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 108,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,257.45/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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