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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.98 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.98 and 166.67 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.98 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.98 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.98 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 110,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,161.40/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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