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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 660.93 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 660.93 and 166.71 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 660.93 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/660.93 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 660.93 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 110,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,183.64/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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