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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 661.16 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 661.16 and 116.17 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 661.16 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/661.16 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 661.16 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 76,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806.96/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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