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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 659.91 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 659.91 and 165.96 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 659.91 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/659.91 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 659.91 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 109,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514.53/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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