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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 658.33 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 658.33 and 179.18 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 658.33 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/658.33 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 658.33 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 117,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,958.67/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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