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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 660.40 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 660.40 and 115.62 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 660.40 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/660.40 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 660.40 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 76,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,355.45/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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