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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.77 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.77 and 115.89 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.77 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.77 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.77 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 76,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,576.06/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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