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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 660.06 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 660.06 and 166.07 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 660.06 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/660.06 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 660.06 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 109,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,616.16/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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