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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 657.84 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 657.84 and 164.87 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 657.84 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/657.84 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 657.84 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 108,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,454.79/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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