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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 659.89 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 659.89 and 166.22 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 659.89 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/659.89 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 659.89 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 109,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,683.20/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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