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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 659.48 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 659.48 and 165.91 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 659.48 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/659.48 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 659.48 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 109,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,411.03/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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