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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.17 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.17 and 165.04 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.17 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.17 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.17 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 108,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,621.96/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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