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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 657.79 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 657.79 and 164.60 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 657.79 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/657.79 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 657.79 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 108,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,272.23/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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