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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.16 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.16 and 166.82 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.16 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.16 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.16 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 110,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,293.88/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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