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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 660.66 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 660.66 and 166.55 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 660.66 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/660.66 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 660.66 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 110,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029.00/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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