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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 665.74 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 665.74 and 114.80 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 665.74 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/665.74 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 665.74 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 76,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,426.95/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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