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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 598.71 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 598.71 and 179.70 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 598.71 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/598.71 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 598.71 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 107,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,588.19/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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