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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 656.10 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 656.10 and 112.81 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 656.10 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/656.10 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 656.10 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 74,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.64/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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