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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 661.19 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 661.19 and 116.19 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 661.19 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/661.19 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 661.19 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 76,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,823.09/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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