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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 397.80 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 397.80 and 179.15 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 397.80 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/397.80 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 397.80 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 71,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263.88/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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