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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 660.87 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 660.87 and 111.55 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 660.87 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/660.87 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 660.87 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 73,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,720.05/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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