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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.01 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.01 and 114.72 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.01 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.01 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.01 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 75,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,601.63/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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