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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 658.06 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 658.06 and 114.05 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 658.06 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/658.06 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 658.06 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 75,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,053.10/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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