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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 659.70 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 659.70 and 179.76 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 659.70 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/659.70 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 659.70 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 118,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,587.67/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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