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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 659.69 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 659.69 and 166.08 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 659.69 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/659.69 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 659.69 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 109,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,561.32/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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