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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.64 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.64 and 112.46 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.64 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.64 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.64 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 73,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,734.91/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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