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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 658.16 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 658.16 and 114.17 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 658.16 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/658.16 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 658.16 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 75,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,138.27/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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