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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 660.89 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 660.89 and 166.61 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 660.89 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/660.89 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 660.89 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 110,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,112.95/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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