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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 658.98 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 658.98 and 165.63 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 658.98 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/658.98 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 658.98 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 109,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,146.86/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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