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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 661.46 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 661.46 and 116.31 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 661.46 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/661.46 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 661.46 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 76,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,934.41/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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