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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 659.84 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 659.84 and 115.32 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 659.84 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/659.84 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 659.84 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 76,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,092.17/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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