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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 657.77 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 657.77 and 164.58 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 657.77 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/657.77 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 657.77 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 108,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,254.96/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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