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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 659.36 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 659.36 and 179.43 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 659.36 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/659.36 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 659.36 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 118,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,305.93/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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