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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 658.95 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 658.95 and 165.54 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 658.95 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/658.95 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 658.95 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 109,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,082.58/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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