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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 658.77 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 658.77 and 179.24 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 658.77 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/658.77 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 658.77 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 118,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,074.64/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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