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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 393.26 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 393.26 and 179.85 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 393.26 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/393.26 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 393.26 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 70,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728.39/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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