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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 660.99 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 660.99 and 166.97 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 660.99 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/660.99 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 660.99 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 110,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,365.50/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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