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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.40 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.40 and 166.33 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.40 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.40 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.40 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 109,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,844.33/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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