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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 657.19 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 657.19 and 113.50 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 657.19 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/657.19 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 657.19 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 74,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591.07/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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