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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.06 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.06 and 112.74 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.06 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.06 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.06 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 73,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,964.20/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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