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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 661.04 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 661.04 and 166.80 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 661.04 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/661.04 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 661.04 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 110,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,260.64/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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