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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 658.05 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 658.05 and 164.94 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 658.05 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/658.05 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 658.05 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 108,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,538.77/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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