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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.54 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.54 and 113.74 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.54 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.54 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.54 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 74,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,785.31/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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