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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.67 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.67 and 179.19 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.67 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.67 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.67 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 118,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,026.18/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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