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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 660.63 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 660.63 and 166.37 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 660.63 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/660.63 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 660.63 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 109,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,909.01/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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