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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.66 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.66 and 166.48 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.66 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.66 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.66 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 109,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,986.68/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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