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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.50 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.50 and 165.09 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.50 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.50 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.50 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 108,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711.77/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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