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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.79, 657.68 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.79, 657.68 and 164.71 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.79 : 657.68 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.79/657.68 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.79x = 657.68 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.79x = 108,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,324.93/438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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