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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.42, 659.13 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.42, 659.13 and 114.78 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.42 : 659.13 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.42/659.13 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.42x = 659.13 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.42x = 75,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654.37/439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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