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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.55 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.55 and 164.54 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.55 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.55 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.55 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 108,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,193.28/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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