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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.67 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.67 and 166.04 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.67 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.67 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.67 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 109,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,531.61/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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