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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 661.02 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 661.02 and 116.05 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 661.02 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/661.02 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 661.02 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 76,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709.28/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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