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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.48 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.48 and 165.17 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.48 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.48 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.48 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 108,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,761.14/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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