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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.28 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.28 and 165.69 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.28 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.28 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.28 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 109,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,236.10/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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