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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 659.16 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 659.16 and 165.53 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 659.16 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/659.16 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 659.16 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 109,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,110.75/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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