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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 397.76 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 397.76 and 179.84 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 397.76 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/397.76 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 397.76 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 71,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,533.16/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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