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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 659.74 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 659.74 and 115.22 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 659.74 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/659.74 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 659.74 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 76,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.24/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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