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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 657.39 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 657.39 and 164.51 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 657.39 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/657.39 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 657.39 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 108,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,147.23/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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