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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 659.16 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 659.16 and 165.33 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 659.16 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/659.16 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 659.16 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 108,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978.92/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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