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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 661.05 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 661.05 and 167.25 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 661.05 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/661.05 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 661.05 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 110,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,558.91/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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