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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.89 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.89 and 165.33 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.89 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.89 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.89 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 108,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,934.28/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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