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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.79, 658.17 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.79, 658.17 and 114.16 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.79 : 658.17 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.79/658.17 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.79x = 658.17 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.79x = 75,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,136.69/438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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