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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 661.12 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 661.12 and 166.81 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 661.12 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/661.12 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 661.12 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 110,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,281.43/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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