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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 661.37 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 661.37 and 111.86 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 661.37 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/661.37 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 661.37 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 73,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982.78/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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