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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 660.40 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 660.40 and 166.40 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 660.40 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/660.40 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 660.40 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 109,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,890.56/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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