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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.79 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.79 and 110.81 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.79 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.79 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.79 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 73,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,108.03/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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