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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.17 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.17 and 115.47 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.17 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.17 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.17 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 76,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229.47/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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