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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 656.52 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 656.52 and 113.07 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 656.52 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/656.52 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 656.52 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 74,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232.72/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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