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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 658.03 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 658.03 and 114.06 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 658.03 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/658.03 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 658.03 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 75,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054.90/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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