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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 658.80 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 658.80 and 165.42 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 658.80 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/658.80 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 658.80 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 108,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978.70/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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