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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 659.93 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 659.93 and 162.44 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 659.93 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/659.93 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 659.93 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 107,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,197.60/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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