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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.14 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.14 and 113.46 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.14 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.14 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.14 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 74,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559.10/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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