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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.08 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.08 and 164.88 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.08 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.08 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.08 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 108,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,504.23/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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