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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 658.71 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 658.71 and 165.23 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 658.71 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/658.71 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 658.71 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 108,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,838.65/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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