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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 660.75 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 660.75 and 166.82 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 660.75 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/660.75 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 660.75 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 110,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,226.32/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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