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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 398.69 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 398.69 and 179.07 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 398.69 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/398.69 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 398.69 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 71,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,393.42/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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