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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.01 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.01 and 178.94 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.01 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.01 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.01 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 117,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,746.40/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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