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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 659.59 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 659.59 and 179.77 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 659.59 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/659.59 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 659.59 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 118,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,574.49/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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