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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 658.02 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 658.02 and 164.76 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 658.02 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/658.02 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 658.02 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 108,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,415.38/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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