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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 658.67 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 658.67 and 165.66 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 658.67 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/658.67 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 658.67 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 109,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,115.69/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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