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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 658.77 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 658.77 and 114.55 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 658.77 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/658.77 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 658.77 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 75,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462.10/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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