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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 659.70 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 659.70 and 166.02 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 659.70 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/659.70 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 659.70 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 109,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,523.39/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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