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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 658.86 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 658.86 and 165.78 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 658.86 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/658.86 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 658.86 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 109,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,225.81/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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