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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 660.37 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 660.37 and 166.26 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 660.37 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/660.37 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 660.37 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 109,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,793.12/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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