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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 658.19 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 658.19 and 179.01 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 658.19 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/658.19 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 658.19 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 117,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823.04/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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