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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.74 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.74 and 165.86 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.74 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.74 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.74 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 109,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,420.76/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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