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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 658.56 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 658.56 and 165.35 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 658.56 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/658.56 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 658.56 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 108,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,892.90/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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