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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 657.60 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 657.60 and 164.96 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 657.60 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/657.60 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 657.60 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 108,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,477.70/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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