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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.46 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.46 and 166.08 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.46 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.46 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.46 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 109,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,523.12/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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