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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 660.20 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 660.20 and 166.20 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 660.20 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/660.20 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 660.20 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 109,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,725.24/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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