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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 659.10 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 659.10 and 114.76 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 659.10 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/659.10 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 659.10 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 75,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,638.32/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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