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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 660.60 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 660.60 and 166.43 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 660.60 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/660.60 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 660.60 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 109,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,943.66/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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