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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.38 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.38 and 165.79 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.38 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.38 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.38 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 109,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,318.61/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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