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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 657.32 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 657.32 and 113.59 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 657.32 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/657.32 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 657.32 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 74,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,661.12/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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