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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.13 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.13 and 165.42 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.13 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.13 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.13 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 109,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,033.28/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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