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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.54 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.54 and 179.07 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.54 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.54 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.54 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 117,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,924.76/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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