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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 659.42 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 659.42 and 179.50 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 659.42 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/659.42 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 659.42 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 118,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,361.70/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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