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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 657.33 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 657.33 and 164.44 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 657.33 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/657.33 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 657.33 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 108,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,091.35/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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