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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 661.25 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 661.25 and 111.80 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 661.25 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/661.25 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 661.25 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 73,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,927.19/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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