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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 657.57 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 657.57 and 113.72 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 657.57 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/657.57 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 657.57 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 74,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778.86/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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