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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 658.01 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 658.01 and 114.06 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 658.01 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/658.01 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 658.01 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 75,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054.73/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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