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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.38 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.38 and 164.94 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.38 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.38 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.38 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 108,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,590.42/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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