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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 660.96 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 660.96 and 116.07 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 660.96 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/660.96 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 660.96 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 76,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715.15/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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