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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 665.72 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 665.72 and 166.20 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 665.72 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/665.72 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 665.72 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 110,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,642.66/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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