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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 658.97 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 658.97 and 165.63 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 658.97 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/658.97 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 658.97 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 109,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,144.37/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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