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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 658.02 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 658.02 and 114.07 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 658.02 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/658.02 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 658.02 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 75,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,060.34/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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