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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 659.22 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 659.22 and 179.64 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 659.22 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/659.22 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 659.22 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 118,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422.28/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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