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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.23 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.23 and 164.91 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.23 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.23 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.23 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 108,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,548.71/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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