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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 660.18 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 660.18 and 166.22 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 660.18 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/660.18 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 660.18 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 109,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,731.82/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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