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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.66 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.66 and 161.60 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.66 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.66 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.66 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 106,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,436.52/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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