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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 658.93 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 658.93 and 179.36 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 658.93 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/658.93 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 658.93 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 118,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,185.68/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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