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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 658.23 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 658.23 and 165.09 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 658.23 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/658.23 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 658.23 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 108,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,665.34/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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