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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.18 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.18 and 113.50 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.18 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.18 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.18 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 74,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589.93/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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