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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 658.42 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 658.42 and 165.04 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 658.42 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/658.42 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 658.42 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 108,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,665.64/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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