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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.43 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.43 and 179.63 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.43 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.43 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.43 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 118,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,450.11/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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