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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.18 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.18 and 166.28 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.18 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.18 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.18 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 109,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,771.43/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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