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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 658.58 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 658.58 and 165.27 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 658.58 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/658.58 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 658.58 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 108,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,843.93/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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