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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658 and 161.14 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 106,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,030.12/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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