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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 658.88 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 658.88 and 165.46 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 658.88 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/658.88 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 658.88 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 109,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,018.28/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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