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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 659.04 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 659.04 and 179.25 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 659.04 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/659.04 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 659.04 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 118,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,132.92/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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