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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.17, 655.71 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.17, 655.71 and 112.52 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.17 : 655.71 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.17/655.71 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.17x = 655.71 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.17x = 73,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,780.49/437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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