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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.50 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.50 and 114.35 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.50 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.50 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.50 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 75,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,295.75/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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