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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.92 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.92 and 115.97 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.92 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.92 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.92 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 76,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,646.31/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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