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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 661.06 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 661.06 and 163.10 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 661.06 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/661.06 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 661.06 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 107,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,821.98/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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