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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.58 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.58 and 164.52 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.58 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.58 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.58 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 108,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,185.06/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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