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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.47 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.47 and 116.35 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.47 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.47 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.47 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 76,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,960.38/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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