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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 657.17 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 657.17 and 113.46 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 657.17 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/657.17 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 657.17 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 74,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,562.51/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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