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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.64 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.64 and 165.85 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.64 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.64 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.64 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 109,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,400.27/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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