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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.73 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.73 and 113.18 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.73 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.73 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.73 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 74,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,325.42/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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