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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 660.78 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 660.78 and 166.62 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 660.78 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/660.78 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 660.78 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 110,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,099.16/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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