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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.71 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.71 and 114.51 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.71 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.71 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.71 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 75,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428.88/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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