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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.08 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.08 and 113.42 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.08 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.08 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.08 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 74,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,526.01/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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