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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 660.93 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 660.93 and 166.67 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 660.93 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/660.93 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 660.93 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 110,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,157.20/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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