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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 659.13 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 659.13 and 165.49 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 659.13 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/659.13 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 659.13 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 109,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.78/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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