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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 658.40 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 658.40 and 179.14 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 658.40 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/658.40 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 658.40 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 117,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,941.59/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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