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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 660.99 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 660.99 and 166.44 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 660.99 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/660.99 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 660.99 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 110,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,015.18/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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