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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 658.55 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 658.55 and 179.10 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 658.55 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/658.55 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 658.55 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 117,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,946.75/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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