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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.67 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.67 and 179.86 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.67 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.67 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.67 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 118,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,648.25/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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