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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 658.96 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 658.96 and 179.39 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 658.96 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/658.96 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 658.96 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 118,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,209.34/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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