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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 657.97 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 657.97 and 164.92 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 657.97 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/657.97 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 657.97 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 108,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,510.36/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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