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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 661.08 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 661.08 and 116.07 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 661.08 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/661.08 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 661.08 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 76,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,731.56/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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