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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 659.26 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 659.26 and 165.58 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 659.26 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/659.26 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 659.26 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 109,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,160.27/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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