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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.07 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.07 and 166.11 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.07 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.07 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.07 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 109,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,644.23/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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