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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.15 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.15 and 113.44 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.15 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.15 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.15 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 74,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545.03/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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