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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 661.06 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 661.06 and 166.80 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 661.06 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/661.06 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 661.06 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 110,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,264.81/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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