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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 660.33 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 660.33 and 115.56 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 660.33 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/660.33 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 660.33 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 76,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,307.41/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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