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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.76 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.76 and 179.28 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.76 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.76 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.76 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 118,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,101.60/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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