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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 658.88 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 658.88 and 165.24 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 658.88 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/658.88 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 658.88 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 108,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,873.33/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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