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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.57 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.57 and 179.00 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.57 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.57 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.57 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 117,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,885.23/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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