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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.84 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.84 and 166.69 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.84 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.84 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.84 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 110,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,155.42/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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