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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 658.79 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 658.79 and 165.26 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 658.79 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/658.79 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 658.79 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 108,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,873.70/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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