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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 659.65 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 659.65 and 165.99 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 659.65 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/659.65 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 659.65 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 109,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,495.30/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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