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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.57 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.57 and 113.74 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.57 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.57 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.57 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 74,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,792.01/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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