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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 660 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 660 and 166.23 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 660 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/660 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 660 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 109,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,711.80/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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