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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 660.19 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 660.19 and 166.15 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 660.19 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/660.19 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 660.19 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 109,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,687.27/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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