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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 658.63 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 658.63 and 114.46 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 658.63 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/658.63 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 658.63 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 75,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,382.92/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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