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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.28 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.28 and 165.08 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.28 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.28 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.28 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 108,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,668.86/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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