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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.78 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.78 and 165.25 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.78 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.78 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.78 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 108,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,861.95/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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