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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 660.23 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 660.23 and 179.93 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 660.23 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/660.23 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 660.23 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 118,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,795.18/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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