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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.71 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.71 and 179.16 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.71 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.71 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.71 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 118,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,014.48/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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