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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 656.29 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 656.29 and 112.90 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 656.29 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/656.29 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 656.29 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 74,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095.14/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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