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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 660.16 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 660.16 and 115.48 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 660.16 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/660.16 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 660.16 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 76,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,235.28/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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