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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 656.78 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 656.78 and 113.19 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 656.78 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/656.78 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 656.78 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 74,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,344.17/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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