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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.46 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.46 and 178.74 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.46 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.46 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.46 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 117,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,692.25/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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