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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.37 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.37 and 116.28 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.37 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.37 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.37 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 76,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,904.10/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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