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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.38 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.38 and 165.36 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.38 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.38 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.38 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 108,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,869.72/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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