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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 659.38 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 659.38 and 114.96 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 659.38 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/659.38 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 659.38 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 75,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802.32/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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