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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 659.16 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 659.16 and 165.50 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 659.16 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/659.16 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 659.16 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 109,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,090.98/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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