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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 660.21 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 660.21 and 162.42 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 660.21 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/660.21 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 660.21 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 107,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,231.31/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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