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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 399.64 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 399.64 and 179.52 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 399.64 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/399.64 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 399.64 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 71,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,743.37/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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