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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.57, 602.37 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.57, 602.37 and 113 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.57 : 602.37 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.57/602.37 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.57x = 602.37 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.57x = 68,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067.81/401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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