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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 659.82 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 659.82 and 179.90 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 659.82 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/659.82 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 659.82 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 118,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,699.11/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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