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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.58 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.58 and 165.08 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.58 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.58 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.58 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 108,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,717.07/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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