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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.77 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.77 and 165.45 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.77 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.77 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.77 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 108,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,993.50/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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