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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.09 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.09 and 166.46 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.09 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.09 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.09 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 109,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,876.52/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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