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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.75 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.75 and 165.45 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.75 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.75 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.75 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 108,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,989.36/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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