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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 658.26 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 658.26 and 165.32 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 658.26 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/658.26 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 658.26 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 108,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,823.54/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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