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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 660.35 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 660.35 and 166.59 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 660.35 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/660.35 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 660.35 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 110,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,006.87/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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