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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 658.83 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 658.83 and 165.45 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 658.83 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/658.83 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 658.83 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 109,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,003.42/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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