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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 657.84 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 657.84 and 164.66 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 657.84 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/657.84 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 657.84 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 108,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,319.93/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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