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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.02 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.02 and 115.44 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.02 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.02 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.02 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 76,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,192.71/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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