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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.68 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.68 and 165.21 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.68 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.68 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.68 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 108,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,818.36/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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