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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 661.32 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 661.32 and 167.00 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 661.32 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/661.32 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 661.32 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 110,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,437.13/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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