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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 661.02 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 661.02 and 166.75 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 661.02 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/661.02 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 661.02 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 110,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,226.54/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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