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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 659.96 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 659.96 and 166.15 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 659.96 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/659.96 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 659.96 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 109,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,648.22/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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