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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 659.56 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 659.56 and 165.80 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 659.56 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/659.56 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 659.56 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 109,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,354.74/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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