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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 658.98 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 658.98 and 165.48 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 658.98 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/658.98 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 658.98 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 109,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048.01/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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