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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.51 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.51 and 165.95 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.51 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.51 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.51 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 109,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.65/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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