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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.40 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.40 and 113.69 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.40 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.40 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.40 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 74,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,739.81/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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