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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.73 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.73 and 179.73 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.73 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.73 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.73 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 71,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,663.74/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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