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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 660.21 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 660.21 and 166.26 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 660.21 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/660.21 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 660.21 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 109,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766.51/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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