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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 659.92 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 659.92 and 166.26 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 659.92 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/659.92 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 659.92 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 109,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,718.30/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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