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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.26 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.26 and 165.12 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.26 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.26 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.26 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 108,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,691.89/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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