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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.66 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.66 and 112.48 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.66 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.66 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.66 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 73,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.64/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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