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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.10 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.10 and 114.82 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.10 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.10 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.10 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 75,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,677.86/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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