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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.38 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.38 and 166.27 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.38 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.38 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.38 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 109,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,802.93/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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