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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 659.04 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 659.04 and 114.74 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 659.04 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/659.04 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 659.04 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 75,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,614.95/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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