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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 659.19 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 659.19 and 165.53 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 659.19 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/659.19 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 659.19 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 109,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,115.72/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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