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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.33 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.33 and 166.45 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.33 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.33 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.33 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 109,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,911.93/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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