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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.89, 656.82 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.89, 656.82 and 113.24 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.89 : 656.82 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.89/656.82 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.89x = 656.82 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.89x = 74,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,377.73/437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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