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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.15 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.15 and 116.13 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.15 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.15 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.15 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 76,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,781.32/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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