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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.81 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.81 and 165.93 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.81 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.81 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.81 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 109,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,480.21/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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