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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 659.99 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 659.99 and 166.19 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 659.99 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/659.99 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 659.99 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 109,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,680.85/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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