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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.61 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.61 and 165.14 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.61 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.61 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.61 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 108,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758.74/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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