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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 659.37 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 659.37 and 165.73 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 659.37 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/659.37 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 659.37 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 109,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,277.39/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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