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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.19 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.19 and 115.49 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.19 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.19 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.19 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 76,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,243.97/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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