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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 658.72 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 658.72 and 165.36 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 658.72 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/658.72 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 658.72 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 108,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.94/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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