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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.16 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.16 and 164.99 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.16 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.16 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.16 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 108,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,585.70/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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