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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 659.15 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 659.15 and 179.37 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 659.15 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/659.15 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 659.15 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 118,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231.74/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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