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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 661.07 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 661.07 and 166.72 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 661.07 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/661.07 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 661.07 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 110,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,213.59/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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