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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 658.05 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 658.05 and 164.65 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 658.05 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/658.05 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 658.05 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 108,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347.93/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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