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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 658.37 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 658.37 and 164.93 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 658.37 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/658.37 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 658.37 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 108,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,584.96/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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