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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 660.75 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 660.75 and 166.53 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 660.75 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/660.75 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 660.75 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 110,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,034.70/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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