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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.41 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.41 and 165.78 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.41 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.41 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.41 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 109,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,316.58/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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