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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 659.06 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 659.06 and 165.41 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 659.06 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/659.06 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 659.06 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 109,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,010.99/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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