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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.65, 665.44 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.65, 665.44 and 114.59 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.65 : 665.44 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.65/665.44 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.65x = 665.44 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.65x = 76,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,249.16/443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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