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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 656.71 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 656.71 and 113.17 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 656.71 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/656.71 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 656.71 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 74,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,319.87/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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