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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 658.49 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 658.49 and 179.04 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 658.49 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/658.49 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 658.49 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 117,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,896.05/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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