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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 656.87 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 656.87 and 113.31 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 656.87 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/656.87 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 656.87 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 74,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429.37/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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