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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 659.73 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 659.73 and 165.78 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 659.73 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/659.73 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 659.73 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 109,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,370.04/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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