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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.46, 666.25 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.46, 666.25 and 166.61 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.46 : 666.25 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.46/666.25 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.46x = 666.25 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.46x = 111,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003.91/444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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