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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.78 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.78 and 113.87 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.78 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.78 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.78 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 74,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898.12/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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