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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 658.47 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 658.47 and 178.98 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 658.47 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/658.47 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 658.47 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 117,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,851.16/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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