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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.28 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.28 and 166.50 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.28 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.28 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.28 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 109,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,936.62/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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