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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 657.87 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 657.87 and 164.67 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 657.87 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/657.87 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 657.87 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 108,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331.45/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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