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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 664.60 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 664.60 and 165.46 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 664.60 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/664.60 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 664.60 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 109,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,964.72/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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