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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.98 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.98 and 113.36 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.98 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.98 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.98 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 74,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,475.25/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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