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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 657.72 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 657.72 and 164.55 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 657.72 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/657.72 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 657.72 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 108,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226.59/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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