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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 658.74 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 658.74 and 179.23 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 658.74 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/658.74 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 658.74 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 118,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,065.97/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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