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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 657.02 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 657.02 and 113.45 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 657.02 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/657.02 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 657.02 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 74,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,535.92/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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