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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 660.97 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 660.97 and 166.70 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 660.97 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/660.97 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 660.97 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 110,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,179.98/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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