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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 660.07 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 660.07 and 166.26 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 660.07 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/660.07 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 660.07 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 109,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,743.24/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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