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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 660.02 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 660.02 and 166.23 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 660.02 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/660.02 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 660.02 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 109,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,714.29/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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