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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.56 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.56 and 113.73 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.56 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.56 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.56 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 74,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,786.87/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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