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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 661.01 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 661.01 and 166.96 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 661.01 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/661.01 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 661.01 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 110,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,361.39/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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