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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 658.61 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 658.61 and 178.93 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 658.61 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/658.61 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 658.61 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 117,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,845.09/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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