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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 658.23 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 658.23 and 164.78 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 658.23 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/658.23 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 658.23 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 108,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,463.14/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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