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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.98 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.98 and 179.82 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.98 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.98 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.98 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 118,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,677.60/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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