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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.19, 657.29 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.19, 657.29 and 113.56 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.19 : 657.29 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.19/657.29 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.19x = 657.29 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.19x = 74,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641.85/438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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