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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 657.63 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 657.63 and 164.68 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 657.63 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/657.63 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 657.63 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 108,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,298.51/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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