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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.48 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.48 and 165.58 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.48 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.48 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.48 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 109,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,194.22/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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