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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 659.26 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 659.26 and 165.82 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 659.26 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/659.26 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 659.26 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 109,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,314.37/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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