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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 659.98 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 659.98 and 110.94 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 659.98 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/659.98 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 659.98 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 73,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218.18/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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