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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.50 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.50 and 113.71 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.50 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.50 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.50 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 74,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,764.33/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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