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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 666.22 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 666.22 and 166.56 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 666.22 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/666.22 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 666.22 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 110,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965.19/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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