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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 661.34 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 661.34 and 116.32 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 661.34 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/661.34 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 661.34 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 76,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,926.49/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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