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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 658.94 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 658.94 and 172.22 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 658.94 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/658.94 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 658.94 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 113,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,482.65/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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