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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.64 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.64 and 166.74 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.64 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.64 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.64 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 110,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,155.11/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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