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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.88 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.88 and 179.91 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.88 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.88 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.88 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 118,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,719.01/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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