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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 657.63 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 657.63 and 113.76 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 657.63 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/657.63 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 657.63 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 74,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,811.99/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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