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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.96 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.96 and 165.99 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.96 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.96 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.96 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 109,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546.45/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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