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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.26 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.26 and 166.24 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.26 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.26 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.26 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 109,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,759.14/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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