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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.72 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.72 and 164.56 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.72 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.72 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.72 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 108,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,234.40/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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