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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.82 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.82 and 114.59 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.82 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.82 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.82 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 75,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490.32/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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