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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 659.62 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 659.62 and 166.01 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 659.62 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/659.62 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 659.62 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 109,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,502.28/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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