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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.88 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.88 and 165.28 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.88 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.88 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.88 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 108,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,899.69/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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