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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.30 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.30 and 164.98 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.30 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.30 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.30 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 108,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,606.33/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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