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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.56 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.56 and 115.07 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.56 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.56 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.56 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 75,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,895.91/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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