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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 657.30 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 657.30 and 113.57 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 657.30 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/657.30 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 657.30 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 74,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,649.17/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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