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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.46 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.46 and 179.64 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.46 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.46 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.46 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 118,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,465.39/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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