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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.12 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.12 and 113.47 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.12 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.12 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.12 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 74,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,563.41/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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