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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 659.95 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 659.95 and 166.06 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 659.95 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/659.95 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 659.95 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 109,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591.30/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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