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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 656.52 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 656.52 and 113.05 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 656.52 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/656.52 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 656.52 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 74,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,219.59/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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