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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 397.02 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 397.02 and 179 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 397.02 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/397.02 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 397.02 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 71,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,066.58/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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