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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 657.26 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 657.26 and 164.45 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 657.26 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/657.26 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 657.26 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 108,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,085.58/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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