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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 661.29 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 661.29 and 116.22 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 661.29 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/661.29 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 661.29 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 76,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,855.12/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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