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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 598.88 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 598.88 and 179.98 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 598.88 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/598.88 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 598.88 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 107,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,785.97/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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