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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 399.12 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 399.12 and 179.46 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 399.12 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/399.12 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 399.12 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 71,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,626.08/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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