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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.42 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.42 and 166.38 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.42 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.42 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.42 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 109,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,880.68/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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