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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660.02 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660.02 and 115.35 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660.02 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660.02 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660.02 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 76,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,133.31/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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