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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 658.05 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 658.05 and 164.75 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 658.05 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/658.05 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 658.05 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 108,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,410.45/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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