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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 660.94 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 660.94 and 115.98 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 660.94 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/660.94 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 660.94 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 76,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,653.05/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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