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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.58 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.58 and 179.49 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.58 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.58 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.58 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 118,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,388.01/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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