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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 658.73 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 658.73 and 165.12 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 658.73 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/658.73 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 658.73 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 108,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,769.50/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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