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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.38 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.38 and 165.18 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.38 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.38 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.38 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 108,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,751.21/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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