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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.98 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.98 and 115.35 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.98 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.98 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.98 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 76,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,128.69/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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