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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 656.43 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 656.43 and 113 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 656.43 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/656.43 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 656.43 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 74,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,176.59/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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