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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 658.15 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 658.15 and 164.68 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 658.15 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/658.15 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 658.15 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 108,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,382.08/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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