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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 661.06 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 661.06 and 116.08 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 661.06 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/661.06 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 661.06 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 76,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,735.84/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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