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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 661.45 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 661.45 and 116.33 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 661.45 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/661.45 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 661.45 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 76,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947.84/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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