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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 659.10 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 659.10 and 165.56 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 659.10 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/659.10 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 659.10 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 109,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,120.60/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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