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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.58 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.58 and 113.06 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.58 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.58 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.58 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 74,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.68/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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