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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 660.89 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 660.89 and 166.65 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 660.89 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/660.89 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 660.89 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 110,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,137.32/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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