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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.70 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.70 and 166.03 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.70 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.70 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.70 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 109,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,529.99/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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