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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 659.12 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 659.12 and 179.52 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 659.12 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/659.12 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 659.12 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 118,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,325.22/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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