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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 665.89 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 665.89 and 166.34 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 665.89 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/665.89 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 665.89 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 110,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,765.39/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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