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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.10 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.10 and 113.41 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.10 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.10 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.10 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 74,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,521.71/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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