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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 658.27 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 658.27 and 164.88 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 658.27 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/658.27 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 658.27 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 108,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,535.56/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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