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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 657.73 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 657.73 and 113.86 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 657.73 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/657.73 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 657.73 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 74,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,887.78/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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