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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 659.98 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 659.98 and 166.16 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 659.98 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/659.98 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 659.98 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 109,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,662.28/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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