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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.23 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.23 and 161.39 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.23 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.23 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.23 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 106,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,228.45/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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