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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 660.47 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 660.47 and 166.35 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 660.47 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/660.47 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 660.47 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 109,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,868.35/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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