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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660 and 166.05 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 109,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,593.00/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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