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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 659.82 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 659.82 and 166.12 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 659.82 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/659.82 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 659.82 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 109,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,609.30/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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