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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 657.21 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 657.21 and 113.50 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 657.21 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/657.21 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 657.21 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 74,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594.58/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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