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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 658.17 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 658.17 and 164.72 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 658.17 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/658.17 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 658.17 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 108,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,413.76/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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