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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.22 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.22 and 164.98 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.22 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.22 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.22 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 108,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593.14/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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